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TBD WOMENS DEFENCE
Separate Women’s Defence courses have been run successfully by qualified TBD instructors for the past 3 years and can be arranged for your specific group e.g. Friends, family, work colleagues etc.
Our aim is to provide the very best in practical self-defence/protection programmes to women, irrespective of race, age and ability, in a safe and relaxed environment
A comprehensive booklet is included in the cost of each program, detailing every self-defence technique studied.
We currently conduct courses at various centres within the Gwent area, but our Team are able to travel to any suitable facility within the South Wales area for your convenience and can tailor the instruction to suit all levels and abilities.
You will train at your own pace in a relaxed and informal environment.
Lessons typically includes the following:
- Welcome.
- Short warm up – light cardio and stretching.
- Correct use of pads for kicking and striking.
- Study and practice of techniques
- (Broken down into basic elements).
- Short warm down.
5 minute breaks are held throughout to take on fluids and also to discuss general self-protection advice, case studies etc.
Interested, contact info@totalbodydefence.com for more details
Read some of our Testimonies below
"The tutors were thorough and patient in their teachings and would go over the techniques until everyone understood. I felt very comfortable and relaxed throughout the whole programme. Following the course, I definitely feel more aware of how I would react if confronted in an aggressive situation. I totally recommend the courses."
Sandra Webb - Care Manager (Torfaen)
"I have attended two of the women’s self defence courses run in Rogerstone and have found them very worthwhile. All of the instructors are very committed and professional. I now feel more confident when I go out alone and would recommend training to any woman."
Rachel Western, Care Assistant - Caerphilly
Some General Tips
1. REACT AGGRESSIVELY
I can’t stress enough how important your initial reactions must be in the first couple of seconds of an attack. By instantly reacting in an aggressive, dominant, verbal manner your attacker will hopefully be taken aback for a second of two, which could mean invaluable time for you to counter attack. Try to shout as you defend yourself, as this strengthens your presence, helps you breath correctly, gives you focus and may also attract passers-by who may be able to help you. It also demonstrates to the attacker that you are not afraid to fight back. Like the general bully, most attackers want an easy time of it and this approach will disturb them…so carry on disturbing!
2. KEEP MOVING AND ATTACKING
Obvious one this, but so true. A moving target is harder to hit. Try to move to the side of the opponent and quickly deliver strong hard kicks if possible to vulnerable area’s e.g. Instep, shins, knees and groin. Strikes/blows, should be direct and continuous, don’t be afraid to hurt the attacker, strike the throat, face, eyes etc, don’t try to go for restraining techniques or try grabbing the opponents hands, as this is extremely difficult to do on a non-compliant attacker and will only hinder the attack.
Try to stay on your feet, if you fall or are taken to the ground, the same continuous, aggressive behaviour must continue. Look for fingers to grab, flesh to pinch or gouge and get back to your feet as quickly as possible and get away. The above defensive principles may sound dramatic to some, but when faced with the cold reality of a forceful attack, you must open your mind to what will really get you out to survive safely.